A year later...

Her life had changed in ways she could never have imagined. In the early months, fear had followed her like a shadow. She'd lived in fear from choosing a remote cottage where she could hide and rebuild what was left of herself. But time slow and gentle had done its work. The fear didn't vanish, but it power dulled. It no longer dictated every decision she made. When she felt safe, she moved to town. A small place with new faces.